Escape from Alcatraz
(1979)
7.5
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No one has ever escaped from Alcatraz… and no one ever will!
Country
United States of America
Original language
English
Runtime
1h 53min
Premiere
1979-06-22
Box office
$43,000,000
worldwide gross
MPAA rating
PG
Director
Don Siegel
Cinematography
Bruce Surtees
Editor
Ferris Webster
Producers
Don Siegel
Production
Paramount Pictures · Malpaso Productions
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Our review
San Francisco Bay, January 18, 1960. Frank Lee Morris is transferred to Alcatraz, a maximum security prison located on a rocky island. Although no one has ever managed to escape from there, Frank and other inmates begin to carefully prepare an escape plan.
Frequently asked questions
Who directed Escape from Alcatraz?
Don Siegel directed Escape from Alcatraz in 1979.
What is the IMDb rating?
Escape from Alcatraz has an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 from 161,446 votes.
Where can I watch Escape from Alcatraz?
Escape from Alcatraz is available on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, History Vault, Amazon Video.
How long is Escape from Alcatraz?
Escape from Alcatraz has a runtime of 1h 53min (113 minutes).
How much did Escape from Alcatraz earn at the box office?
Escape from Alcatraz earned $43,000,000 worldwide.